Three members of the Rivers State House of Assembly — Victor Oko-Jumbo, Sokari Goodboy Sokari, and Adolphus Timothy Oruibienimigha — were notably absent during Thursday’s plenary session.
The sitting marked the Assembly’s first since President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers. It was held at the Assembly quarters, as the State Assembly Complex remains under reconstruction after being demolished following the October 29, 2023 explosion.
The three absent lawmakers were the only ones who openly stood with Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the height of the state’s political crisis.
It remains uncertain whether the reconciliation process between the 27 lawmakers loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the three pro-Fubara members has been fully concluded.
Interestingly, Oko-Jumbo and Sokari were spotted at the Government House celebration grounds on Thursday, where supporters had gathered to welcome Governor Fubara.
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